Abbotskerswell
Major Settlement in the Parish of Abbotskerswell
Historical Forms
- Cærswylle 956 BCS952 13th
- Carsuella 1086 DB
- Kareswill' 1242 Fees769
- Karswill Abbatis 1285 FA
- Abbotescharswelle 1314 Ass
- Abbodescarswill 1316 FA
- Abbots Keswell 1675 Ogilby
Etymology
'Cress spring,' v. cærse wielle . The manor was held in DB by the abbot of Horton.